Three Titles, One Day: Day 9 at the 2025 APT Championship

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Updated: 2025.11.24

Jon Rounce-Sue Natural8 Cup Championship Winner Day 9 at the APT Championship 2025 was packed from start to finish as three Championship Events played down to winners inside the Red Space 多元商務空間 Taipei. The Natural8 Cup Championship Freezeout , the Mixed Games Championship , and the APT Women’s Championship – Sponsored by LIPS, all wrapped up on the same day, giving the room a steady stream of final tables, railbirds, and trophy photos.

The Super High Roller Championship also reached its final table, setting up a big finale, currently taking place . Over in the side events, the High Roller – Ultra Stack posted a record-setting turnout for the New Era series, adding even more heat to an already booming schedule.

With the Main Event just two days out, the pace is only getting faster. Here’s a look at the key moments and standout runs from Day 9.

Natural8 Cup Championship

New Zealand’s Jon Rounce-Sue sealed the biggest score of his career by conquering the 490-entry Natural8 Cup Championship, taking home TWD 7,538,480 (~USD 243K) and a seat to the Main Event. He overcame Dutch pro Rob Hollink in a short but decisive heads-up battle, finishing the duel with tens holding against sevens to claim the trophy.

The inaugural edition of the Natural8 Cup drew a TWD 39.37M prize pool, ranking as the seventh-largest of the festival. Several notable players made deep runs, including former champions Christopher Mateo and Kitty Kuo , though both ultimately fell short of the final table. Rounce-Sue’s victory not only marks his maiden APT title but also cements a career-best score on the Asian Poker Tour.

#1006 Natural8 Cup Championship Freezeout (93,000 TWD)

Total Prize USD

$1,270,080

Total Prize

NT$39,372,480

Guaranteed

NT$31,000,000

Entries

490

ITM

#	Payout	Player
1	NT$7,538,480 $243,180	JP Jon Peter Rounce Sue Australia
2	NT$4,749,900 $153,220	RH Robertus Hollink Netherlands
3	NT$3,402,300 $109,750	BH Bawoo Hyun Shik Yun South Korea
4	NT$2,679,600 $86,440	HW Hajime Watanabe Japan
5	NT$2,105,400 $67,915	CS Chang Seog Chae South Korea
6	NT$1,644,500 $53,050	AS Adrian Sorel State Romania
7	NT$1,238,200 $39,940	CM Christopher Mateo Philippines
8	NT$863,300 $27,850	KK Kitty Kuo Taiwan
9	NT$863,300 $27,850	JW Julian Warhurst Australia

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Super High Roller Championship

The Super High Roller Championship kept its momentum rolling, closing at 81 entries to set a new APT record for both the largest USD 25K field and the richest non-Main Event prize pool in tour history at TWD 59.5M (~USD 1.9M). The event drew a star-studded lineup, with high-stakes regulars and APT veterans jostling for one of the most coveted trophies of the festival.

Roman Hrabec bagged the overnight lead with 6.865M, followed by Alexander Wice and Axel Hallay. Bracelet winner Danny Tang also returns with a solid stack, while Manuel Fritz comes in short on Sunday, meaning every hand will count. Big names including Erik Seidel , Joseph Cheong , Michael Addamo , and Dominik Nitsche all fell short of the money, while Biao Ding , Alex Lynskey , Dylan Linde , and Lester Edoc cashed but couldn’t make the final table, leaving the last six poised for a dramatic showdown.

Final Table Chip Counts

Position	Player	Country	Chips
1	Roman Hrabec	Czech Republic	6,865,000
2	Alex Wice	Thailand	5,330,000
3	Axel Hallay	France	2,690,000
4	Danny Tang	United Kingdom	2,545,000
5	Hikaru Hishinuma	Japan	1,895,000
6	Manuel Fritz	Austria	900,000

Wei Kai Lin Wins First APT Title

Taiwan’s Wei Kai Lin carried a chip lead into the final table and stayed in control throughout the Mixed Games Championship. His main rival, Alex Tchong , fought back repeatedly, doubling up five times to stay alive. Lin remained composed, steadily applying pressure until he finally secured the win. The local grinder claimed his first APT title, taking home the Pewter Lion trophy and a career-best TWD 1,146,000 (~USD 36,700).

Tchong’s resilience earned him a strong runner-up finish for TWD 825,600, while Australia’s Matthew Ginn completed the podium in third place.

#1008 Mixed Games Championship - 9 Game (70,000 TWD)

Total Prize USD

$126,810

Total Prize

NT$3,931,200

Entries

ITM

#	Payout	Player
1	NT$1,146,000 $36,730	WK Wei Kai Lin Taiwan
2	NT$825,600 $26,460	AT Alex Tchong Australia
3	NT$536,600 $17,200	MG Matthew Ginn Australia
4	NT$404,900 $12,980	LJ Liam Jehu Australia
5	NT$314,500 $10,080	HO Hal Oscar Rotholz United States
6	NT$243,700 $7,810	KY Kanai Yuichi Japan
7	NT$192,600 $6,170	CC Chung Ching Cheung China
8	NT$149,400 $4,790	AC Abhijith Cheruku India
9	NT$117,900 $3,780	QC Qibang Cheung United Kingdom

APT Women’s Championship – Sponsored by LIPS

Rosalie Petit claimed her second women’s title of the festival in a landmark edition of the APT Women’s Championship. The 119-entry event becomes the largest USD 1K women’s tournament in Asian poker history and one of the biggest globally outside Las Vegas.

Petit outlasted Taiwan’s Yu Lun Huang in an extended duel that paused for an ICM deal. With TWD 29,360 and the trophy left to play for, Petit closed it out with top set to earn TWD 760,060. Huang and Thailand’s Yotaka Phutiya both earned career-best scores.

#1009 APT Women's Championship (35,000 TWD)

Total Prize USD

$115,340

Total Prize

NT$3,598,560

Entries

119

ITM

#	Payout	Player
1	NT$760,060 $24,360	RM Rosalie Marine Petit France
2	NT$756,900 $24,260	YL Yu Lun Huang Taiwan
3	NT$397,600 $12,740	YP Yotaka Phutiya Thailand
4	NT$329,300 $10,555	HK Hera Kim South Korea
5	NT$265,600 $8,510	TP Tayla Pickles Australia
6	NT$209,400 $6,710	YJ Yi Jhen Ke Taiwan
7	NT$160,100 $5,130	CL Chengzi Li China
8	NT$120,600 $3,865	CJ Chun Jou Chao Taiwan
9	NT$90,000 $2,885	ST Shandy Thjoi Jeng Wong Netherlands

Check the 17 Payouts & Results ...

Day 9 delivered three champions, a record-breaking Super High Roller final table lineup, and another strong turnout across the board. With the Main Event just days away, the energy inside the Red Space venue continues to climb.